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New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts
New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
NM Prosecutors Allege Meta Misled the Public About Harms to Minors on Facebook and Instagram
New Mexico prosecutors say Meta misled the public about the risks Facebook and Instagram pose to children, opening a landmark trial that could reshape how social media platforms operate in the US.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
ViscoTec Expands in North America With Acquisition of Mexican Partner
German dosing technology company ViscoTec has expanded its North American footprint after acquiring its long-time Mexican sales partner, MEI Representaciones, officially establishing ViscoTec Mexico to serve key manufacturing industries more directly.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Images
New Mexico officials are seeking new legislation to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating sexually explicit images of children.
Meta Faces New Mexico Trial as Legal Pressure Mounts on Big Tech Over Child Safety
Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.
UNM Launches Historic Partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM)
University of New Mexico (UNM) forges partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM), expanding global collaboration and student opportunities.
New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts
New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
New Mexico homebuyers face a “lock-in” market as sellers sit tight on low-rate mortgages
New Mexico’s housing market is being shaped by a “mortgage lock-in” effect: homeowners with ultra-low rates are reluctant to sell into a higher-rate environment, limiting resale supply and keeping affordability tight for buyers.
New Mexico is considering expanding its R&D tax credit to attract more tech investment and create better-paying jobs.
New Mexico lawmakers are considering expanding a technology jobs R&D tax credit as the state competes for advanced energy, aerospace, and computing investment. HB 27 would revisit incentives that currently offer up to 5% of qualified R&D spending—10% in rural areas—according to an LFC assessment.
SB 177: What New Mexico’s tech-focused economic development bill would fund and why it matters
New Mexico’s Senate Bill 177 would move and appropriate state dollars toward tech-focused economic development, including innovation hubs, workforce programs, and matching funds tied to federal AI and quantum initiatives. Supporters say the measure is designed to turn lab and university research into businesses that stay in-state, while critics are expected to focus on scale and oversight.
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s FY2025 New Mexico spend nears $3 billion, report shows
Los Alamos National Laboratory said it spent about $2.9 billion in New Mexico during FY2025, according to its annual economic impact report, alongside a $5.28 billion budget and more than 16,000 employees (excluding contractors).
Taos pitch event adds out-of-state prize as Guide Theory, SouthLight Services win $10,000 each
Two startups—New Mexico’s Guide Theory and Denver’s SouthLight Services—each won $10,000 at CNM Ingenuity’s Ski Lift Pitch in Taos Ski Valley, as the event added a new out-of-state prize and showcased four finalists.
New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts
New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
NM Prosecutors Allege Meta Misled the Public About Harms to Minors on Facebook and Instagram
New Mexico prosecutors say Meta misled the public about the risks Facebook and Instagram pose to children, opening a landmark trial that could reshape how social media platforms operate in the US.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
ViscoTec Expands in North America With Acquisition of Mexican Partner
German dosing technology company ViscoTec has expanded its North American footprint after acquiring its long-time Mexican sales partner, MEI Representaciones, officially establishing ViscoTec Mexico to serve key manufacturing industries more directly.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Images
New Mexico officials are seeking new legislation to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating sexually explicit images of children.
Meta Faces New Mexico Trial as Legal Pressure Mounts on Big Tech Over Child Safety
Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.
UNM Launches Historic Partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM)
University of New Mexico (UNM) forges partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM), expanding global collaboration and student opportunities.
New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts
New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
New Mexico homebuyers face a “lock-in” market as sellers sit tight on low-rate mortgages
New Mexico’s housing market is being shaped by a “mortgage lock-in” effect: homeowners with ultra-low rates are reluctant to sell into a higher-rate environment, limiting resale supply and keeping affordability tight for buyers.
New Mexico is considering expanding its R&D tax credit to attract more tech investment and create better-paying jobs.
New Mexico lawmakers are considering expanding a technology jobs R&D tax credit as the state competes for advanced energy, aerospace, and computing investment. HB 27 would revisit incentives that currently offer up to 5% of qualified R&D spending—10% in rural areas—according to an LFC assessment.
SB 177: What New Mexico’s tech-focused economic development bill would fund and why it matters
New Mexico’s Senate Bill 177 would move and appropriate state dollars toward tech-focused economic development, including innovation hubs, workforce programs, and matching funds tied to federal AI and quantum initiatives. Supporters say the measure is designed to turn lab and university research into businesses that stay in-state, while critics are expected to focus on scale and oversight.
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s FY2025 New Mexico spend nears $3 billion, report shows
Los Alamos National Laboratory said it spent about $2.9 billion in New Mexico during FY2025, according to its annual economic impact report, alongside a $5.28 billion budget and more than 16,000 employees (excluding contractors).
Taos pitch event adds out-of-state prize as Guide Theory, SouthLight Services win $10,000 each
Two startups—New Mexico’s Guide Theory and Denver’s SouthLight Services—each won $10,000 at CNM Ingenuity’s Ski Lift Pitch in Taos Ski Valley, as the event added a new out-of-state prize and showcased four finalists.
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